1 The body produces too much cortisol hormone by itself (known as âendogenousâ Cushingâs syndrome).  A person takes large amounts of steroid medication to treat conditions such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis or eczema. This is known as âexogenousâ Cushingâs syndrome.
Deficiency. A shortage or insufficiency. The amount by which federal Income Tax due exceeds the amount reported by the taxpayer on his or her return; also, the amount owed by a taxpayer who has not filed a return.
The definition of defective is something or someone that is imperfect or that doesn't work properly. A door that does not latch correctly is an example of something that would be described as defective. 1  having a defect or defects; imperfect; faulty.  Gram.